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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** Syntech Recruitment
- **Location:** Dunfermline, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £52,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Software Debugging, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), LabVIEW, Test Data, Strategies of Testing, Teststand, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** June 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=402678fbf4931bee

## About the Role

Do you have a valid Driving License license?, Do you have experience in Schematics?, * HNC, HND, or Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent

 * Minimum 4 years' experience in electronics test engineering within a manufacturing environment
 * Strong experience of ICT, functional testing, and component-level fault finding
 * Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and PCB layouts
 * Experience using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, signal generators, and other test equipment
 * Knowledge of IPC-A-610 Class 2 and/or Class 3 standards
 * Experience working within AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems

Desirable Experience

 * Flying probe testing
 * JTAG / Boundary Scan technologies
 * Test fixture and jig design
 * LabVIEW, TestStand, or automated test platforms
 * EMS / contract electronics manufacturing environments
 * Defence, communications, automotive, security, or instrumentation sectors
 * AS9100D or ISO 13485 knowledge

## Description

As a Test Engineer, you will take ownership of both the engineering and execution of production test solutions across a varied portfolio of electronic products. Working closely with production, quality, and customers, you'll support projects from initial NPI discussions through to full production release.

This is a highly varied position that combines hands-on testing, fault finding, process improvement, and customer support within a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment., * Develop, document, and validate test strategies for new and existing PCBA and box-build programmes

 * Execute ICT, functional test, flying probe, and boundary scan (JTAG) testing activities
 * Debug electronic assemblies to component level
 * Raise and manage NCRs, providing clear fault descriptions and corrective actions
 * Design, specify, and procure NPI test fixtures, jigs, and tooling
 * Support new product introduction activities and production launches
 * Maintain, calibrate, and manage production test equipment
 * Support customer Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
 * Analyse yield performance and first-pass test data to identify improvement opportunities
 * Provide technical guidance and escalation support to Test Technicians
 * Work closely with engineering and production teams to improve quality and efficiency


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